Ex- Benue SSG drums support for APC
Aformer Secretary to the Government of Benue state, Targematakema has urged his people of Ipav district of Gbokolocal Government Area not to waver in their support to All Progressives Congress (APC) and Senator George Akume, describing him as an asset to the Tiv Nation, and Benue State in general.
He stated this at the weekend at his country home, Takema Village, during a special New Year celebration with his community. Takema, a dexterous political strategist and retired diplomat, urged his people to massively vote for the governorship candidate of the APC in Benue State, Emmanuel Jime, who he said is well armed with the necessary knowledge to salvage Benue State. He assured leaders of the APC of overwhelming support of the people of Ipav district to the party to win all elections scheduled for February and March, 2019.
Innocent Asongo Dogo, who spoke on behalf of the community, appreciated Akume for his love to the people of Ipav making it possible for them to hold exalted positions in government. He urged the party leadership to device a more proper way of rewarding party loyalty after the 2019 elections which he believes APC will win at all levels.
A member of the House of Representatives for Gboko/tarka Federal Constituency, John Dyegh expressed joy in the fact that Takema has not only been healed but has the capacity to participate actively in political activities.
In a remark, governorship candidate of the APC in Benue State, Emmanuel Jime, promised to give the people of Ipav district their due in the affairs of government if elected as governor. He thanked God for healing Takema and prayed for more wisdom and good health to enable the former SSG continue adding value and contributing to the development of Benue State.
In his address, Senator Representing Benue North West, George Akume described Takema as an upright and consistent brother and friend who has been a pillar of support to his community. He thanked God for his return and urged his people to give him support in order to attract meaningful development to the area.
Akume again decried the crippling of the local government system in Benue State through alleged pilfering of its funds and urged the people to massively vote for the APC as the current government in the state is already on its way out.the Ipav community decorated all APC candidates and some special guests in Tiv Traditional attire as a Mark of honour and good wishes to their aspirations.